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Contents 445 445e 450e English 1153136-26 Rev.1 3839 4243 1153136-26 Rev.1 English 102 Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Decompression valve The valveContents Dear Customer What is what on the chain saw?Introduction General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawPersonal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Chain brake and front hand guardChain catcher Stop switchThrottle lockout Vibration damping systemGeneral rules Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingCutting equipment Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Bar 445 AssemblyFitting the bar and chain 445e, 450eFuel Handling FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFuelling Long-term storageStarting Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsLimbing Basic cutting techniqueTerms Tree felling technique Freeing a tree that has fallen badly How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General MaintenanceCarburettor adjustment Right hand guard MufﬂerStarter Replacing the starter cordLubricating the bar tip sprocket Air ﬁlterSpark plug Needle bearing lubricationCooling system Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5C or colder Winter useMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataBar and chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gaugesEC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe only EN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122005, EN ISOEnglish 1153136-26 Rev.1 1153136-26 Rev.1 English Original instructions 1153136-26